Event Details

HAMPSHIRE POTATO WEEKEND

SATURDAY/SUNDAY 27th/28th January 2018

10am – 3pm

At the Testbourne Community School

Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, Hants RG28 7JF

Admission £2 per adult, children free

This is the 20th year of this event, which is a good day out and an event not to be missed by anyone interested in growing good flavoured, quality potatoes.

Over 100 different varieties of potatoes available and some of which are also available as organic seed potatoes. These can be purchased in 2.5 gm nets or, more interestingly, as individual tubers, so people can enjoy experimenting by growing a few plants of varieties that are new to them. The potatoes on offer range from ‘heritage’ varieties dating back to the 19th century, right through to the most recent introductions. To assist choice, an informative and very comprehensive catalogue is available, and it is recommended that a copy of this is bought on arrival and quietly browsed through over a cup of coffee before deciding what to buy.

Pea and bean seeds, also onion and shallot sets are available, as well as flower bulbs. All are supplied by Charlton Park Garden Centre.

Alan Wilson, Author of The People’s Potatoes will be attending with his latest book on potatoes, and there will be talks on potatoes by Chris Bird of Sparsholt College.

There are activities for children and refreshments. A number of trade stands selling seeds, plants, preserves, and organic vegetables are in the main hall.